Seward County, NE Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Seward County was 17,692, a 0.61% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Seward County's population was 17,584, a decline of 0.17% compared to a population of 17,614 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Seward County, NE population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Seward County increased by 1,200. In this period, the peak population was 17,692 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 16,492 - -
2001 16,596 104 0.63%
2002 16,577 -19 -0.11%
2003 16,544 -33 -0.2%
2004 16,712 168 1.02%
2005 16,643 -69 -0.41%
2006 16,706 63 0.38%
2007 16,554 -152 -0.91%
2008 16,726 172 1.04%
2009 16,630 -96 -0.57%
2010 16,800 170 1.02%
2011 16,707 -93 -0.55%
2012 16,899 192 1.15%
2013 16,997 98 0.58%
2014 17,016 19 0.11%
2015 16,998 -18 -0.11%
2016 17,095 97 0.57%
2017 17,204 109 0.64%
2018 17,281 77 0.45%
2019 17,318 37 0.21%
2020 17,614 296 1.71%
2021 17,584 -30 -0.17%
2022 17,692 108 0.61%
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Seward County, NE population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Seward County's population increased by 308 (1.87%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Seward County's population increased by 814 (4.85%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Seward County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Seward County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 17,692. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Seward County's population peaked in year 2022 at 17,692.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Seward County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 16,492.

Seward County, NE annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Seward County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Seward County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.33% per year. Overall the population grew 7.28% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Seward County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Seward County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.33% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 78. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Seward County's population grew the most with an increase of 296 (1.71%).

While from 2006 and 2007, Seward County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 152 (-0.91%).

Things to know

Is Seward County, NE population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Seward County's population increased by 78 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 30 (0.17%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 108 (0.61%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Seward County, NE changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Seward County increased by 695 (4.09%). The population was highest at 17,692 in the year 2022 and lowest at 16,997 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.46%.

References

Datasets

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Seward County, NE Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Seward County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Seward County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Seward County was 17,692, a 0.61% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Seward County population was 17,584, a decline of 0.17% compared to a population of 17,614 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Seward County increased by 1,200. In this period, the peak population was 17,692 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Seward County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Seward County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Seward County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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